Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance | Code Of Ethics Breaches - How To Complain
Code Of Ethics Breaches - How To Complain
What Do You Do?
This page sets out how you can complain if you believe a journalist has acted contrary to the Code of Ethics. If you believe a journalist has breached the Code of Ethics in any way, you should lodge a written complaint stating:
the name of the journalist;
the action that you believe is unethical;
the point or points of the Code that you believe have been breached.
Once the Branch Secretary receives your letter she/he will refer it to the Judiciary Committee. The Judiciary Committee is made up of experienced journalists who are elected to the Committee every two years by members of the Journalists section of Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance in each State. The Judiciary Committees will meet to consider your complaint. They have a number of options including:
dismiss the complaint without hearing further evidence;
uphold the complaint without hearing further evidence;
ask you to provide further evidence in writing;
hold hearings on the complaint.
Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance | Media Alliance Code of Ethics
Media Alliance Code of Ethics
Alliance members engaged in journalism commit themselves to
Honesty
Fairness
Independence
Respect for the rights of others
1. Report and interpret honestly, striving for accuracy, fairness and disclosure of all essential facts. Do not suppress relevant available facts, or give distorting emphasis. Do your utmost to give a fair opportunity for reply.